Chapter 20
After that question, silence settled between them.
Jiang Li waited patiently for an answer, while Shen Yu found himself unexpectedly at a loss for words. The omega's honey-brown eyes remained fixed on him without hesitation, calm and unwavering in a way that made Shen Yu's chest tighten faintly. His fingers curled slowly into fists at his sides before he finally let out a quiet sigh.
When he looked up again, his dark gaze settled on Jiang Li.
"Is that something you'd want, Jiang Li?" he asked softly, skillfully avoiding the question directed at him.
The slight raise of Jiang Li's brow made it obvious he noticed the evasion.
"Hm…" Jiang Li murmured, his voice quieter now. "It's something I hoped for."
For the briefest moment, Shen Yu's expression shifted.
His eyes widened slightly before the reaction disappeared just as quickly as it came, leaving his face unreadable once again.
